# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** December 5, 2024

## Introduction

Welcome to Stylescape ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

## 1. Information We Collect

### 1.1 Personal Information You Provide
- **Account Information:** Email address, display name, profile photo
- **User Content:** Photos you upload (garment images, profile photos)
- **Feedback:** Comments, ratings, and feedback you submit
- **Communication:** Messages you send to our support team

### 1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- **Usage Data:** Features used, time spent, interactions with the app
- **Device Information:** Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- **Performance Data:** App crashes, errors, and performance metrics
- **Analytics:** Anonymized usage patterns and trends

### 1.3 AI-Generated Content
- **Virtual Try-On Images:** AI-generated outfit visualizations created from your photos
- **Processing Metadata:** Technical data about image generation (quality scores, processing time)

**Important:** Virtual Try-On (VTON) images are processed temporarily for generation purposes only. We do not store, access, view, or sell VTON images. These images are generated on-demand and are yours to use, save, or share as you choose.

## 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
- **Provide Services:** Generate virtual try-on images, manage your wardrobe, create outfits
- **Improve AI Models:** Enhance the quality and accuracy of our virtual try-on technology for your experience only (we do not use your images to train models or for any other commercial purpose)
- **Personalization:** Recommend outfits and styles based on your preferences
- **Communication:** Send service updates, respond to inquiries, provide support
- **Analytics:** Understand usage patterns and improve app performance
- **Security:** Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- **Legal Compliance:** Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

## 3. Data Retention and Deletion

### 3.1 User Content
- **Saved Outfits & Garments:** Retained until you delete them or close your account
- **Profile Photos:** Retained until you update or delete them
- **Temporary Processing Files:** Automatically deleted after 24 hours

### 3.2 Account Deletion
When you delete your account:
- All personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days
- All garment photos and saved outfits are removed from our servers
- VTON images you saved are deleted (any VTON images you downloaded to your device remain under your control)
- Anonymized analytics data may be retained for statistical purposes

### 3.3 Your Right to Delete

**Delete Individual Data Items:**
You can request deletion of specific items without closing your account:
- Individual outfit images
- Garment photos
- Saved posts

[Request Data Deletion](https://ai-wardrobe-stylist-7311f.web.app/delete-data.html)

We will remove your requested data within 7 days of receiving your request.

**Delete Your Entire Account:**
[Delete Account](https://ai-wardrobe-stylist-7311f.web.app/delete-account.html)

When you delete your account:
- All personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days
- All garment photos and saved outfits are removed from our servers
- VTON images you saved are deleted (any VTON images you downloaded to your device remain under your control)
- Anonymized analytics data may be retained for statistical purposes

## 4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

### 4.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Data
We never sell your personal information to third parties. **This explicitly includes Virtual Try-On images—we do not sell, share, or use VTON images for any commercial purpose or data training.** VTON images are generated exclusively for your personal use and remain entirely in your control.

### 4.2 Service Providers
We share data with trusted service providers who help us operate:
- **Firebase/Google Cloud:** Hosting, authentication, database, storage
- **AI Processing:** Third-party AI models for image generation (images are not stored by providers)
- **Analytics:** Anonymized usage data for app improvement

### 4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to:
- Protect our legal rights
- Prevent fraud or security threats
- Comply with GDPR, CCPA, or other regulations

### 4.4 Business Transfers
If Stylescape is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

## 5. Your Privacy Rights

### 5.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
- **Access:** Request a copy of your personal data
- **Rectification:** Correct inaccurate data
- **Erasure:** Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- **Portability:** Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- **Restriction:** Limit how we process your data
- **Objection:** Object to certain types of processing
- **Withdraw Consent:** Opt-out of data processing at any time

### 5.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
- **Know:** What personal information we collect and how it's used
- **Delete:** Request deletion of your personal information
- **Opt-Out:** Opt-out of the "sale" of personal information (we don't sell data)
- **Non-Discrimination:** Equal service regardless of privacy choices

### 5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
Contact us at: **stylescape.app@gmail.com**
We will respond within 30 days.

## 6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:
- **Encryption:** Data encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- **Access Controls:** Strict authentication and authorization
- **Monitoring:** Continuous security monitoring and threat detection
- **Regular Audits:** Periodic security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

## 7. Children's Privacy

Stylescape is **not intended for users under 13 years old**. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

## 8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate safeguards through:
- **Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)** for EU data transfers
- **Encryption** and security measures during transfer
- Compliance with applicable data transfer requirements (GDPR, CCPA)

## 9. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal tracking technologies:
- **Essential Cookies:** Required for app functionality (authentication, preferences)
- **Analytics:** Anonymized usage tracking (Firebase Analytics)
- **Performance Monitoring:** Crash reporting and performance metrics

You can manage preferences in the app settings.

## 10. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

## 11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via:
- In-app notification
- Email (if you've provided one)
- Updated "Last Updated" date at the top

For material changes that affect your privacy rights, we will seek your explicit consent before implementing the changes. Your continued use of the app after notification of non-material updates constitutes acceptance.

## 12. Contact Us

For privacy questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights:

**Email:** stylescape.app@gmail.com

## 13. Supervisory Authority

EU users have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority if they believe we have violated GDPR.

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**Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting Stylescape with your data.**